The USDA’s reporting another solid week of new crop export numbers for soybeans and corn. Those solid sales during the week ending August 21st were led by unknown destinations and Mexico, but the lack of new crop soybean demand from China due to tariff tensions continues to be a glaring hole in what has otherwise…… Continue Reading
Watch for corn standability issues this fall
A northern Indiana-based agronomist says farmers should be on the lookout for corn standability issues this fall. Kyle Malcolm with LG Seeds says weather challenges throughout the growing season could impact stalk quality. “A lot of fields probably didn’t get planted in the most ideal conditions,” he says. “Even those drought-stricken areas, just from not…… Continue Reading
Deputy Secretary says human case of NWS does not pose risk to livestock health
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed that the recently reported human case of New World screwworm is an isolated incident. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden told reporters at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, that human cases are treatable. “But it doesn’t pose a risk to livestock,” he…… Continue Reading
Priorities and Investments
The United Soybean Board invests farmer dollars in key sectors such as food, feed, and fuel. In fiscal year 2026, the checkoff supports innovation that creates new markets, increases global demand, and helps U.S. soybean farmers stay competitive. Learn more in this week’s Managing for Profit with guest, Carla Schultz. The post Priorities and Investments…… Continue Reading
More access to fertilizer coming to Midwest farmers
Farmers are expected to have greater access to domestically produced fertilizer following an announcement at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says cooperation between the state and Cronus Chemical LLC is bringing a $2 billion fertilizer production facility to east central Illinois. “Now, Cronus Chemicals will help to stem the high tide…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower in quiet trade
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, unable to follow through on occasional mixed to firm movement. While weather looks generally non-threatening, parts of the region could use some rain. Recent private estimates have been mixed, but most have been very close to, if not slightly above, the USDA’s most recent projection. The…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures close higher Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session higher, waiting for this week’s direct business to get underway. Most months briefly dipped into negative territory due to the midday decline in beef, but they were able to bounce back, somewhat, by the close. October live was up $1.32 at $239.52 and December…… Continue Reading
Combined U.S./Canada cattle, hog herds mixed
Combined U.S. and Canadian cattle and hog inventory numbers were mixed when compared to a year ago. The USDA and Statistics Canada say that combined hog herd was slightly larger than this time last year at 89 million head, with a modest increase for the U.S. to 75.1 million head canceling out a 1% decrease…… Continue Reading
Solutions From the Land urging USDA to not close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The president of Solutions from the Land is urging the USDA to reconsider closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. Ernie Shea says the Agricultural Research Service plays a critical role in helping farmers address challenges. “They are collaborating together to address not just current problems, but emerging problems,” he says. “You get centers…… Continue Reading
Local grain prices responding to lack of China demand
An ag economist says the increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China are starting to negatively impact soybean prices. “We haven’t seen a big response in the futures market, but we have in the cash market,” says Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University Extension. China hasn’t purchased any U.S. soybeans for the new crop…… Continue Reading
